Audio By Carbonatix Young people have been encouraged to move away from over-reliance on public-sector employment and to explore opportunities in the private sector and self-employment. The call comes amid growing concerns about limited government job openings, with industry players stressing the need for a mindset shift towards entrepreneurship and skills development in emerging sectors. According to business leaders, the modern economy offers diverse opportunities beyond traditional employment, particularly in areas such as communication, marketing, public relations and digital services, where innovation and initiative can create sustainable livelihoods. “Don’t wait for the government to employ you. Employ yourself,” he stated, emphasising that many jobs today are driven by private enterprise rather than state recruitment. The private sector, he noted, remains the backbone of economic growth and provides greater flexibility for individuals to diversify income streams and build careers across multiple fields. Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, April 27, Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Joseph Paddy, urged young people to be proactive, adding, “The private sector is the engine of growth. When you are a private sector person, you can do everything. You can have more than one job.” DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Government GUTA Self-employment DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Business climate improving as stability returns – GUTA Vice President Gov’t begins enrolment of 400,000 new households onto LEAP Programme Aflao traditional council urges government to fast-track modern market project Soldiers deployed to Adamus site after government revoked mining leases Adamus rejects lease revocation, cites breach of due process Central Region MMDAs urge government to stop Zoomlion fumigation deductions from source RCOMSDEP Coordinator says galamsey fight is holistic and multi-pronged Gov’t has made significant gains in galamsey fight – RCOMSDEP Coordinator Government targets digital, inclusive TVET reforms amid infrastructure gaps Teacher trainees set for nationwide protest today over recruitment backlog Latest Stories Stop waiting for government jobs – GUTA urges youth to embrace self-employment4 minutes Business climate improving as stability returns – GUTA Vice President18 minutes Post-IMF era could test Ghana’s economic gains – AGI Chief warns21 minutes 2026 BECE: Methodist Bishop urges stakeholder support to stem malpractices25 minutes Binduri attack: Arrests rise to 21 as military intensifies manhunt31 minutes Atwima Nwabiagya South MCE moves to tighten accountability after audit infractions35 minutes Poultry farmers in Nkoranza appeal for more chicks, under Nkoko Nketenkete initiative39 minutes Court remands fugitive over alleged stealing, assault on elderly woman41 minutes Ketu North MP to award new classroom projects44 minutes ECG announces temporary power curtailment in Volta, Oti49 minutes ‘We are coming after you’ – Bono Minister to cocoa smugglers52 minutes COCOBOD anti-smuggling unit arrests four suspects, impounds over 100 bags of beans55 minutes Vendors commend GAWU for creating market access at trade fair59 minutes Afadzato South rice farmers appeal for urgent remedies to prevent post-harvest loss1 hour South Africa withdraws AI policy due to fake AI-generated sources1 hour